Scotland has unveiled funding of £11.2m to support childcare providers with the cost of safely reopening - in stark contrast to providers in England who have received no extra funding to help them reopen after lockdown.
The new Transitional Support Fund will help childcare providers in the private and voluntary sectors, including out-of-school care providers, meet extra costs incurred to comply with public health guidance in response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
The grants are expected to help with costs for:
Deputy First Minister John Swinney said, ‘Scotland’s childcare sector has been working extremely hard to ensure measures are in place to give staff and parents confidence ahead of their safe reopening.
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